# iMIDIPatchbay vs VB3

The clearest difference is price: VB3 at Free against iMIDIPatchbay's $14.99. iMIDIPatchbay's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VB3 is free to download; iMIDIPatchbay costs $14.99 up front. iMIDIPatchbay sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and VB3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMIDIPatchbay holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of iMIDIPatchbay's written reviews are positive against 50% of VB3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMIDIPatchbay | VB3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imidipatchbay/id622204114/reviews)** | [3.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johannes Doerr](https://appshunter.io/developer/622204117) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### iMIDIPatchbay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imidipatchbay/id622204114)

Organize your entire MIDI setup from a central point. Easily create split and layer configurations, send program changes, and filter controller data for external sound devices. Store and recall configurations as songs, and manage setlists for performances.

**Highlights:** Create split and layer configurations, Send Program Changes and control changes, Transpose sounds and rig, Filter controller data, Store and recall configurations as songs, Create setlists for performances, Link PDF documents to songs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple masters | $9.99 | one-time |
| Setlists | $9.99 | one-time |


### VB3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb3-ii/id6464588684)

This app emulates a classic tonewheel organ, offering advanced sound modeling and effects. It includes a session recorder, audio player for backing tracks, and extensive MIDI control for live performance and production.

**Highlights:** Tonewheel engine and rotary simulator, Ring Modulator and Delay effects, Session Recorder (MIDI & WAV), Built-in Audio Player, Extensive MIDI control and mapping, Touch-friendly interface with drawbar views

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Log-in to your GSi account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pro Features | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMIDIPatchbay free?

iMIDIPatchbay costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is VB3 free?

VB3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMIDIPatchbay or VB3?

iMIDIPatchbay is rated higher. iMIDIPatchbay averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while VB3 averages 3.5 from 16 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*